Things to Know Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What are the 4 assumptions that must be made to use a binomial distribution?
A
The sample size is fixed, there are two outcomes(success and failure), the probability of success is fixed and trials are independent of each other.
2
Q
What conditions are required to make a normal approximation of a binomial distribution?
A
The sample size is large and the probability of success is approximately equal to 50%
3
Q
What is the small angle approximation for sin theta
A
Theta
4
Q
What is the small angle approximation for cos theta?
A
1-(1/2 times theta squared)
5
Q
What is the small angle approximation for tan theta?
A
Theta
